Game Plan: Splat Shot by Lynn Adams and Derek Robinson Whether you are a veteran racquetball player or a brand new, wet-behindthe-ears beginner, the unique sound of a splat shot is music to a player's ears. The shot seems to be magical, shooting away from the front wall with that unmistakable sound of power. The key word on this shot is POWER! If you don't have power, you can't hit a splat shot. You can hit the angle and make a good wide angle pinch shot, but it won't make the famous "splat" sound that everyone craves. "" DO
First and foremost, the ball must be close to the sidewall in order to create the angle of a splat shot. A good visual to gauge by is the drive serve line, which is 3 feet away from the side wall. Mentally extend that line all the way back to the back wall. If the ball is inside that 3 foot area, you can create the splat angle. DON'T>>
If the ball is too far away from the sidewall, you can't hit a splat shot. The angle isn't right and the ball won't compress enough to make that wonderful sound.
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january- February 2001